Underpush formed in early 2003 in Los Angeles, with Bryan Chen on vocals, Hamlet Nalbandyan on guitar, Elvin Zuleta on drums and Omar Marin on bass. Influenced by all forms of music, from classical to jazz to metal to hardcore, the band strives to make music that's energetic and emotional. In addition to its varied musical roots, the band's members come from all corners of the world. Chen was born and raised in Taiwan, Nalbandyan came from Yerevan, Armenia, Zuleta grew up in Colombia and Marin originally hails from Mexico.